WOODINVILLE, WA – January 15, 2014 - Loctronix® Corporation, a provider of unified positioning solutions for GNSS-challenged environments, announced the availability of the ASR Workbench, a development toolset for the company’s recently released ASR-2300 software-defined radio (SDR) module. The ASR-2300 is a function-rich SDR for high-performance positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), and communication applications.

“The ASR-2300 delivers advanced SDR capabilities in a small, mobile form-factor enabling developers to readily create and field complex SDR-based solutions. The new ASR Workbench tool makes it easy for developers to take full advantage of the ASR-2300’s capabilities,” stated Michael Mathews, Loctronix’ CEO and founder.

“Using an SDR effectively is challenging due to the steep learning curve required to take advantage of its many programmability benefits. At Loctronix, one of our highest priorities is to provide tools that simplify complex application development. It is not enough to provide just an API and hardware for the user community and hope that they will learn how to use the platform effectively,” Mathews said.

The new ASR Workbench is a Windows-based Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for SDR applications development and testing. It comes with a drag-and-drop, real-time DSP modeling tool with integrated support for the ASR-2300. With ASR Workbench developers will be able to:

Process multiple ASR-2300 baseband I/Q sample streams.

Access a variety of DSP processing and visualization blocks for use in custom models.

Record/playback signals, analyze received signals using a variety of demonstration models.

Optimize the performance and configuration of the ASR-2300 module with a suite of diagnostic
tools.

"Developers looking to create solutions for these demanding applications will realize greater functionality with the ASR-2300, thanks to its multiple sensor and multiple frequency capabilities,” he added. “The new ASR Workbench will result in shorter development times and lower development costs for such high- performance PNT applications.”

The ASR Workbench will be freely downloadable for customers purchasing the ASR 2300. Bundled kits, which include the module, housing, and power/data communications/RF interfaces, are priced at $1,600 with a special educational discount available for qualified institutions. The ASR-2300 SDR is available directly from Loctronix.

About Loctronix Corporation
Loctronix provides unique position sensor approaches for GNSS-challenged environments where traditional methods alone are not enough. With a focus on embedded applications that require high performance with minimum size, weight and power characteristics, the company’s leading-edge solutions range from indoor and underground positioning to outdoor and space navigation, covering all points in between. For more information about Loctronix Corporation, e-mail info@loctronix.com or visit www.loctronix.com.
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